What was the name of Beyoncé’s character in the 2009 film Obsessed?

Beyoncé played Sharon Charles in the 2009 film Obsessed.

Obsessed is a 2009 psychological thriller directed by Steve Shill. Beyoncé stars as Sharon Charles, the wife of Derek Charles, played by Idris Elba. The plot centers on Lisa Sheridan, played by Ali Larter, whose fixation on Derek threatens his marriage and family.

Sharon is presented as a protective wife and mother whose life becomes destabilized when Lisa enters Derek’s workplace and personal orbit. The film builds toward a confrontation between Sharon and Lisa, combining domestic drama with thriller conventions.

Obsessed was released in the United States on April 24, 2009. It was Beyoncé’s second major film role after Dreamgirls, although she had appeared in earlier films such as Austin Powers in Goldmember and The Fighting Temptations. A frequent mix-up is using Lisa Sheridan as Beyoncé’s character; Lisa is the antagonist played by Ali Larter.